Maintenance Assistant

Do you enjoy maintenance and groundskeeping? Have you been keeping your eyes open for a new opportunity?

If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux California team as a Maintenance & Facilities Specialist!

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm, ocassional weekends as needed

• Compensation is offered based on experience and certifications, between $22-$24/hr

• Opportunities for professional skill development, growth, and promotion.

• ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program
• BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)

• • Preferably have previous experience with interior building maintenance and repair.

  • Have the ability to multi-task, safely use power tools and lawn equipment 

  • Complete general landscaping and groundskeeping tasks including mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, weed abatement, irrigation repairs, and maintaining equipment
  • Complete minor to moderate repairs of on/off campus buildings, security systems, and vehicles

  • Possess basic skillsets in maintenance, plumbing, electrical, and landscaping work

  • Perform facility walkthroughs to identify issues
  • Clean and organize storage areas
  • Assist lead facilities specialist with repairs
  • Set up rooms or recreation areas for meetings or special events
  • Submit regular reports to supervisor on work orders and completion status
  • Educate employees on basic maintenance and repairs as assigned

The maintenance and facilities specialist will work on our main campus in Goleta as well as Devereux occupied homes in the general Santa Barbara and Lompoc area. A company vehicle will be provided for transportation between locations.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be 21 years of age.

• Must possess current, valid driver's license and maintain clean driving record.

• Pass a thorough background check and livescan fingerprint.

• Minimum of (1) year of experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work involving; carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and general trades preferred.

• One or more years of specialized training preferred.

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.